Online Education Degree Programs

Prepare for a career of learning, leading and serving by earning a one of the online teaching degrees from Grand Canyon University's (GCU) College of Education. Whether you aspire to teach early childhood education, high school students or special education, or you want to move into administration, we offer a variety of online education degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to help you reach your goals.

Build and develop the skills necessary to meet the diverse demands of tomorrow's classrooms or shift into educational leadership roles. With GCU's online education degrees, you take one class at a time to gain more in-depth learning and to maintain a work-life balance.

Enjoy the convenience of studying any time, from anywhere, with GCU's online education degrees. Discover the many benefits of earning an online education degree.

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Whether you are a current or aspiring educator, a masters in education online can open doors for your career, introduce new opportunities and foster relationships while increasing your earning potential. GCU offers accredited online teaching degree programs to help you qualify for endorsements, promotions and pay increases within your school or district. If you have a bachelor's degree in a different field, a masters in education online can lead to teaching licensure as you transition into the education field.

Earning an online early childhood education degree allows you to nurture and teach children from birth through third grade. Focus on teaching fine and large motor skills as well as early reading, phonics and language acquisition.

• Initial Teacher Licensure
• Advanced Teacher Preparation

Elementary teachers guide students in grades 1-8 through the learning process and prepare them for future schooling. Prepare for a career working with children in developing their academic and social skills by earning an elementary education degree online.

• Initial Teacher Licensure
• Advanced Teacher Preparation

Secondary education teachers work with youth and adolescents, and typically teach a single subject. The secondary education degree online can help you prepare to develop and nurture each student's individual talents and abilities.

• Initial Teacher Licensure
• Advanced Teacher Preparation

Special education teachers assist students who have a spectrum of different needs in implementing individualized education plans. Earn a special education degree online to begin a career positively impacting and teaching students with special needs.

• Initial Teacher Licensure
• Advanced Teacher Preparation

At GCU, you will take one class at a time while earning your online degree in education, allowing you to maximize learning and build your knowledge base. Your program length will depend on which online degree in education you choose. You may have an opportunity to earn credit through GCU-approved certificates, national exams or transfer credits. Speak to an enrollment representative for more information by calling 855-GCU-LOPE.

Admission requirements for our online education degrees will depend on whether you want to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree. If you are a qualified student who is committed and dedicated to learning the art and science of teaching, willing to uphold the university's vision and mission, and open to the possibility of spiritual and intellectual development, you are encouraged to apply. Get more information about your steps to admission.